Russia Russia to send more weapons to disputed islands Russia will deploy extra weapons on a chain of Pacific islands that Japan also claims as its own. The dispute between Moscow and Tokyo over the 09/02/2011
Egypt Arab world cannot ignore hunger for democracy From Tunisia to Egypt, we are seeing major changes in the Arab world although we are still to see what exactly will emerge from these 09/02/2011
France French ministers' north African holidays leave sour taste Nearly three years after President Sarkozy rolled out the red carpet for Mediterranean leaders, French diplomacy in the region is under intense 09/02/2011
Egypt Egypt's Suez Canal open despite unrest Despite the ongoing social turmoil in Egypt, the crucially important Suez Canal has suffered remarkably little disruption, shipping sources say. 09/02/2011
economy Weber doesn't want ECB top job - report The head of Germany’s Bundesbank, Axel Weber, will reportedly not be a candidate to succeed Jean-Claude Trichet as president of the European Central 09/02/2011
corporate More market mergers: LSE to join TMX The London Stock Exchange is moving to merge with its counterpart the TMX in Toronto, Canada. That would create a top centre for trading in mining 09/02/2011
musica Cecilia Bartoli on Rossini's seductive 'Comte Ory' To the delight of her many fans Cecilia Bartoli is back, with her dramatic personality and enchanting voice. She plays Countess Adèle in Rossini’s 09/02/2011
Egypt Signs Egypt's uprising is spreading still further A significant core of Egyptian pro-democracy protesters are maintaining pressure on Egypt’s president in the centre of Cairo a day after hundreds of 09/02/2011
India Experts warn world food prices set to keep rising Hundreds of people from several political parties held a protest rally in New Delhi on Wednesday against rising prices, especially of food. It came 09/02/2011
Egypt Egypt crisis must end says Suleiman Egypt cannot tolerate the Tahrir Square protests much longer according to Vice President Omar Suleiman. “We must end this crisis as soon as 09/02/2011
Somalia Pirates seize US-bound oil tanker off Oman Pirates seized an oil tanker off the coast of Oman on Wednesday. It was bound for the United States carrying 146 million euros worth of crude oil and 09/02/2011
brussels bureau Anger over Greek health care austerity Striking doctors, health workers and pharmacists in Greece have marched on parliament in Athens, protesting an EU/IMF reform to cut spending and 09/02/2011
brussels bureau Prince backs carbon 'survival' policies To stiffen European resolve in grappling with climate change, the heir to the British throne has been attending the Low Carbon summit, in 09/02/2011
economy German imports drop in December German exports rose modestly in December from the previous month while imports unexpectedly dropped. Analysts said that was a sign that the 09/02/2011
corporate PSA returns to profit, plans Indian expansion PSA Peugeot Citroen returned to profit last year and the French carmaker said it is looking to India and other fast-growing emerging markets to 09/02/2011
corporate Sanofi: Genzyme takeover talks progressing Sanofi-Aventis has said it is making progress on the purchase of US biotech firm Genzyme. At the same time the French drugmaker said its earning 09/02/2011
Italy Berlusconi on fast-track to underage sex trial The Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has dismissed as ‘farce’ a request to have him tried on charges of paying for under-age sex and abusing 09/02/2011
Switzerland Hopes fade for missing Swiss twins Hopes are fading of finding twin six-year old Swiss girls who have been missing for over a week after their father absconded with them. The girls 09/02/2011
Egypt Cairo's 'Apocalypse Horse' creates 'net buzz The Egypt uprising has made all the headlines and maintained the interest of our web readers. No surprise then that our story Clashes resume in Cairo 09/02/2011
futuris Energy under control In Europe we use nearly four times more energy per capita than in Asia or South America, and 30% of this consumption is domestic. Analyse them, and 09/02/2011
Egypt Egyptian star apologises for failing to back protests In a very public show of remorse, a leading Egyptian pop star has said sorry for failing to throw his support behind the country’s uprising from the 09/02/2011
hi-tech New hi-tech fridge for life-saving vaccine Vaccines are fragile, and must be stored in a cool place. This can be a real challenge in countries where temperatures are high and electricity 09/02/2011
le mag Paris exhibit honours French Vietnam photographer The work of French photographer Henri Huet who helped influence public opinion on the Vietnam war is currently on show in Paris. Entitled “Henri 09/02/2011
Cinema Nicole Kidman awarded for life-long movie career Just weeks after receiving her third Oscar nomination, Nicole Kidman has picked up another prestigious prize in California. The 43-year old 09/02/2011
no comment Onboard camera captures Turkey bus crash Images captured on a Turkish bus’s onboard camera shows the impact as the vehicle is involved in a head-on collision which injured 18 passengers. 09/02/2011
Italy Berlusconi risks fast-track sex trial Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi may face an immediate trial on charges of paying for sex with a minor and abusing his power to obtain her 09/02/2011
Iraq Triple car bombing kills eight in Iraq's Kirkuk A triple car bomb attack has killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more in the northern Iraqi city of Kirkuk. The blasts occurred in 09/02/2011
Germany German welfare reform talks collapse Marathon talks between Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government and Germany’s opposition have failed to reach a compromise deal on welfare 09/02/2011
world news Russia calls for UN trip to Middle East The United States has done most of the recent talking on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but now Russia and the EU appear to be calling for the 09/02/2011
